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Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand
Starbucks launches first vending machine in Thailand
Vending machines have become more common amidst safe distancing concerns.
Malaysia's retail sales jumped 13% to $1.15b in June
This was mainly driven by a 20.2% growth in the automotive fuel segment.
Weekly News Wrap: South Korea closes bars amidst virus surge; Online commerce in China on the rise
And the US mulls pressuring Chinese firms such as Alibaba.
Pandemic hastens e-commerce growth in Thailand
Fears over catching the virus drove the boom.
China's retail sales down 1.1% to $463b in July
Goods saw positive growth for the first time, but the catering sector remained weak.
Starbucks rolls out two plant-based food items in Singapore
It will be available in stores and through delivery.
Amazon expands anti-counterfeit service to Australia and Singapore
Over 10,000 brands have enrolled in its Project Zero.
Subscription services on the rise amongst South Korea's groceries
The service has helped Emart 24 boost sales of its ice cup vouchers.
Koufu Group's profits plunged 82% to $1.85m in H1
Its outlet and mall management segment saw lower fixed and variable rental income.
Weekly News Wrap: SEA to see 310 million digital consumers by end-2020; China's July auto sales up 16.4%
And here are the recent shifts in India’s spending habits.
Rewards platform ShopBack launches in Vietnam
Users can earn up to 25% from merchants such as Lazada and Shopee.
Weaker sales haunt Singapore's retail sector in coming months
Tourist arrivals are unlikely to grow in the coming months.
Vietnam's retail sales rose 7% to $14.46b in July
It accounted for 79.2% of the total sales of goods and services.
Burberry launches social retail store in Shenzhen, China
It showcases an interactive window upon entrance.
Singapore retail sales down 27.8% in June
Department stores saw the largest drop in sales.
Hong Kong's restaurant receipts down 25.9% to $2.74b in Q2
The declines narrowed from Q1 as social distancing measures eased.
Weekly News Wrap: China's July auto sales to grow 14.9%; Filipino retailers reel from weak foot traffic
And Melbourne, Australia is shutting down most of its retail sector for six weeks.
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